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2022-07-14
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Amber- this Michelin 2 starred restaurant is located in The Landmark Mandarin Oriental. From the moment we arrived at the foyer of the restaurant, to being seated, the introduction of the menus and paring wines, and food ordering etc, the whole process is like a well oiled machinery - impeccable and excellent service by the restaurant staff. There are three set lunch menus available on the day to choose from: Amber Experience(3- course), Extended Amber Experience (4- course) and Full Amber Exper
From the moment we arrived at the foyer of the restaurant, to being seated, the introduction of the menus and paring wines, and food ordering etc, the whole process is like a well oiled machinery - impeccable and excellent service by the restaurant staff.
There are three set lunch menus available on the day to choose from: Amber Experience(3- course), Extended Amber Experience (4- course) and Full Amber Experience (6- course).
I chose for myself the Extended Amber Experience priced at $1028 +10% service charge. We also ordered sparkling water which was constantly refilled and it’s only $30 per person which is unbelievably good value bearing in mind the location that one is in.
The following is my tasting notes of dishes presented and those that I have ordered:
Sourdough bread and Olive Oil from South of France - the bread is piping hot when brought to the table, yummy with the mild fragrant olive oil.
1st amuse-bouche - fish roe, smoked fish mousse and potato puff - cute presentation, the different elements worked harmoniously, how they managed to make the essence of the spud so pronounced in such a small puff is amazing.
2nd amuse-bouche - foie gras lollipop - this is a play on the look and concept of a lollipop but with a savoury note. The lollipop was served cold. The foie gras centre was silky smooth and buttery and the beet coating gave it the right amount of acidity it needed. Wowit’s a joy to the palate.
1st course- Ocean Trout- when the dish was laid before me, I smiled- such a gorgeous looking dish!!! The citrus notes from the sudachi limes worked well with the fish , and the creamy aka uni with the bursting roe brought the “ocean” to my month
2nd course- Blue Lobster- (there should have been a supplement charge of $298 for this dish, however, we were informed that if one enrolled as a member of the Landmark Mandarin Oriental, the supplement charge would be waived- a new promotion from Amber!!! As we have enrolled for the membership (which is free for enrolment anyway), we can enjoy this promotion though they would still charge 10% service charge on the supplement which is fair)- the blue lobster was just cooked perfect to give the “crunch” . The finger lime and caviar sauce lifts the dish to another level. Such masterful skills in bringing the best out in the ingredients that they served !!!
3rd course (main)- Wild Tai - the skin of the fish was nicely seared and charred, and the sauce was full of seafood taste enhanced by the sweetness coming from the pepper and red onions, but the texture of the wild tai is slightly on the rough side. Not sure if this could be due to the nature of the fish. Nevertheless, it is still a flavourful dish.
4th course (dessert)- 90% bitter chocolate and silken tofu- the thin crisp chocolate and yuba shards sit on a bed of chocolate and tofu mousse was surprisingly not that sweet as one would expect a chocolate dessert. The slight salty notes from the yuba shards paired well with bitter chocolate and the mucilage gave the acidity needed for the dessert. A delicious light dessert to end the meal
Petit Four- there were three elements in Petit Four, a classic French madeleine (lemon and poppy seed) - just freshly baked, warm and soft centre and slight crusty top was simply a delight to have, a mini chocolate mousse cake and a bowl of fruit featuring certain fruits from Taiwan.
The waiter also make us a cold shaken YuenYeung (coffee and earl grey tea) with a touch of honey and rose flavour bits sprinkled on top.
Overall impression- absolutely amazed at the choice of ingredients, attention to details, creativity in terms of flavour and presentation that the chef team brings in to each of the dishes presented, be it amuse-bouche or a course in the menu. It’s very modern cooking, using not just traditional French ingredients but taking French cooking to a more contemporary and sustainable level. Personally I had a wonderful Amber experience - such delight to my palate as well as a feast to my eyes. Truly believe they deserve a higher rating. Can’t wait to come back next time……
The average cost per person for the lunch on the day including service charge (with the supplement for the blue lobster waived) came to just under $ 1200.
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